Organic Crocus Saffron 'Sativus'
Organic Crocus 'Sativus' or Saffron Crocus, produces large rich lilac flowers with distinctive purple veins. An autumn-flowering crocus, it is named after its three long, deep-red stigmas, which are cultivated commercially for colouring and flavouring food and grown for the saffron. Suitable to plant in pots or at the front on flower beds. Packs of 25 bulbs. More details below.
Pre-order organic planting garlic, onion sets and flower bulbs from August 2026. Stock due from Mid-September 2026. If you need other goods sooner please order those separately.
Organic Crocus Saffron 'Sativus' Details
Time to Plant: August - September (or if planted later, they may focus on root development in their first season and flower the following year)
Planting Depth: 10cm deep
Soil: Well-drained soil/pots to prevent bulbs from rotting
Flowering: October
Group: Crocus
Height: 10-12cm
Colour: Yellow
Bulbs per pack: 25
Pollinator Friendly: Yes
Naturalise: Yes
Fragrant: Yes
After flowering feed with a balanced fertiliser, dead-head and allow the leaves to die back naturally.
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